Monday's Turkey Bake

Step 1 -Lightly grease a 12x8x2-inch baking dish.

Step 2 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the noodles to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the water.

Step 3 -In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onion, the green pepper, and the butter and cook until the veggies are tender.

Step 4 -Add the flour to the veggie mixture and stir until it is smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.

Step 5 -Gradually add the milk to the veggie mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until it has thickened and is bubbly.

Step 6 -Stir the cooked noodles, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, the poppy seeds, the salt, the red pepper, and the turkey into the sauce mixture.

Step 7 -Add the pimientos to the turkey mixture and stir gently.

Step 8 -Spoon the turkey mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Place it in the refrigerator and chill, about 8 hours.

Step 9 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 10 -Transfer the baking dish from the refrigerator and let the turkey bake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 11 -Bake the turkey bake, covered, for 45 minutes.

Step 12 -Uncover the baking dish and sprinkle the turkey bake with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until it is thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes.

Step 13 -Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let the turkey bake cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve.